Made in the Shade
NutritionWe come up with a variety of excuses for not putting on sunscreen, e.g. we forgot or we didn’t think we needed to worry about it because it was cloudy or it was too late in the day. Summer is just a few weeks away! Now is the time to make sunscreen part of your family’s everyday routine. It will teach your children the importance of sun protection. While we may be preoccupied with the end of the school...
Out & About With Celiac
Nutrition, From Our KitchenA Celiac or food allergy diagnosis makes it hard enough to eat at home, let alone eating out. That is a whole other obstacle to tackle. Celiac disease isn't something to play around with. Taking chances with what you eat, can make you very sick. With the number of gluten free options available in supermarkets on the rise, more and more restaurants are recognizing the need to add gluten free options to menus. May is Celiac Awareness Month, and this...
At Home With Celiac
Nutrition, From Our KitchenIt's not an easy diagnosis. What you think may be a gluten allergy may not be an allergy at all, but rather Celiac disease. So what is Celiac disease? It is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine, causing the body to attack itself every time a person with Celiac consumes gluten. This is why it is often misdiagnosed as a gluten allergy. A Celiac diagnosis doesn't necessarily have to mean giving up the foods...
Food Allergy Awareness Week
NutritionAs many as 15 million people in the U.S. have a food allergy, including 1 in 13 children. Whether you have a child with a food allergy or not, it is a serious condition that affects everyone. From birthday parties, to sleepovers, to a day at the mall, the slightest trace of an allergen can be life threatening. For those directly affected, this is no laughing matter. [caption id="attachment_20682" align="alignright" width="231" caption="https://www.foodallergy.org/"][/caption] Stress to your children that...
Family Meals & Food Distractions
Nutrition, From Our KitchenParents, staying involved in your kids lives may not be the only benefit of eating meals together. Studies show that sitting down as a family may also help your waistline. When we eat together we should turn off the TV and computer, put away cell phones and talk. In turn, we are less distracted and more focused on savoring our food and enjoying family. This time allows family members to check-in, catch up, and look ahead to upcoming events like...
Fox 45 Highlights SAGE Dining Program
NutritionEating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses. According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), it's estimated that more than 30 million men and women in the United States have at some point in their lives been affected by an eating disorder. In an effort to curb that number, SAGE Dining Services, Inc and Sheppard Pratt Hospital are teaming up to fight childhood eating disorders by increasing awareness of common signs and symptoms. As a company, SAGE trains its employees to...
Celebrate National Oatmeal Month!
Nutrition, From Our KitchenWhat's more satisfying than a bowl of hot oatmeal on a chilly winter morning? January is National Oatmeal Month! Oats are a whole grain and a good source of fiber (4 grams per 1/2 cup). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that women should consume at least 25 g of total fiber each day, while men should consume at least 38 g a day. Oatmeal is a fast and delicious source to boost your fiber intake. Part of the...
Stay Well Through the Winter
From Our KitchenStaying healthy is important throughout the year and especially during winter - the high season for germs. Though advertisements would have you believe otherwise, you don't need special products to boost your immunity. Stick to the basics and remember these tips: Eat a variety of foods. A varied diet, including all food groups, is the best way to support a healthy immune system. There is no magic nutrient. Many nutrients are known for their roles in building immunity, but there...
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